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Michael Mandsager

@mikemandsager.bsky.social

Lutheran pastor, husband, dad, grandfather; and recently, very amateur actor

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U.S. military reportedly used a laser to shoot down Customs and Border Protection drone, sparking new air closure The Pentagon, CBP and the FAA said in a statement that the military mitigated "a seemingly threatening unmanned aerial s

People in this country cannot afford health care. They cannot afford rent or to own a home. They cannot afford groceries. The social safety net is being cut out from underneath them.

Meanwhile the Department of Defense is shooting down drones used by Border Patrol.

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Screenshot of an X post by journalist Sam Stein stating that DHS claimed it left a man at a coffee shop described as a β€œwarm, safe location,” but video later showed it was the middle of the night, cold, and the coffee shop was closed.

Screenshot of an X post by journalist Sam Stein stating that DHS claimed it left a man at a coffee shop described as a β€œwarm, safe location,” but video later showed it was the middle of the night, cold, and the coffee shop was closed.

Screenshot of an X post from the official Homeland Security account titled β€œHere are the FACTS.” The statement says Buffalo Police alerted Border Patrol about a non-citizen, that Mr. Shah Alam entered the U.S. as a refugee in December 2024, was not amenable to removal, and accepted a courtesy ride to a coffee shop described as a warm, safe location. It adds that he showed no signs of distress or disability requiring assistance.

Screenshot of an X post from the official Homeland Security account titled β€œHere are the FACTS.” The statement says Buffalo Police alerted Border Patrol about a non-citizen, that Mr. Shah Alam entered the U.S. as a refugee in December 2024, was not amenable to removal, and accepted a courtesy ride to a coffee shop described as a warm, safe location. It adds that he showed no signs of distress or disability requiring assistance.

This is negligent homicide. We demand justice for Shah Alam and his family. He was nearly blind, and they left him five miles from his home, forced to try to walk home alone in the dark and the freezing cold.

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Judge rules Trump administration's policy for "third-country" deportations is unlawful U.S. District Judge Brian Murphy ruled that the Trump administration's policy for swiftly deporting migrants to third countries violates federal immigration law and the Constitution.

Federal judge rules against Trump admin.’s β€˜third country’ deportations. "...[deporting] migrants to β€˜third countries’ that are not their own, without first giving them notice or the opportunity to object, is unlawful. U.S. District Judge Brian Murphy [ruled]..." www.cbsnews.com/news/judge-t...

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Churches vs. ICE Thousands of congregations have sued over a policy change that opens the door for ICE raids at houses of worship.

www.politico.com/news/2026/02...

Nothing Christian about #TrumpViolence by ICE, but it is more like what Satan would do and never what Jesus would do!!

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Rep. Ilhan Omar: "Isn't it is just a sad moment for our country when a member of Congress has to remind the president that Black people aren't apes?"

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@governor.ca.gov Gavin Newsom announced California is co-leading a lawsuit against the CDC and RFK Jr. for advancing an unlawful, unscientific childhood vaccine schedule.

We won’t put kids’ lives at risk and let preventable diseases make a comeback.

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The President continues to threaten to jail me.

My job is to stand up for the people of Illinois and stand in the way of him harming them.

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US Justice Department withheld allegations against Trump from Epstein files, NPR finds Investigation finds that FBI interviews with a woman who alleged Trump sexually and physically assaulted her as a minor were missing from Epstein database, in violation of law

This is why Trump is scared. β€œ[Redacted] stated Epstein introduced her to Trump who subsequently forced her head down to his exposed penis which she subsequently bit. In response,Trump punched her in the head and kicked her out.”

She was 13 yrs. old! Pam Bondi knows. Trump should be in prison.

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US farmers are rejecting multimillion-dollar datacenter bids for their land: β€˜I’m not for sale’ Families are navigating the tough choice between unimaginable riches and the identity that comes with land

Last month, a Pennsylvania farmer rejected $15M from data center developers to sell his farmland.

Another in Wisconsin turned down $80M.

America's farmers and others across the country are pushing back on Big Tech.

This is what integrity looks like.

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The people have the power.

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Dear Kristi Noem: you’re tracking down ICE critics? I’m one of them | Robert Reich The homeland security department is reportedly seeking information on critical social media accounts. Look no further

Dear Kristi Noem: you’re tracking down ICE critics? I’m one of them
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/feb/19/kristi-noem-ice-google-meta

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American consumers should get a rebate check from the US government for all the tariffs we paid, with interest.

Who’s with me?

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WHY ARE TAXPAYERS PAYING FOR KASH KANT KATCH ’EM’S PRIVATE JET TRIP TO ITALY? WASTE, FRAUD, ABUSE!

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In honor of America’s 250th birthday, Trump is celebrating by taxing every family $1,776. King George would be proud!

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INVESTIGATE NOW! FRAUD, WASTE, ABUSE??

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SOMETHING STINKS! What the hell is happening in Florida?

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CBS obeys in advance And turns a Texas Democrat into a First Amendment martyr.

"FCC Chair Brendan Carr's theory is that giving airtime to Talarico and not his rivals violates the Federal Communications Act’s Equal Time Rule. But that’s not what the law says … at all."

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Our National Guard protects communities in crisis, they are not political pawns for partisan agendas. @thecountryfirst.bsky.social launched Reveille & Rally to keep politics out of our military and ensure service members serve their true mission: all Americans.

Learn more at reveilleandrally.com

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Donald Trump is a threat to democracy around the world.

My first, second, and third acts as your next congressman will be to impeach Trump, impeach his cabinet, and codify guardrails to defend our democracy.

Join our fight to save democracy here: www.georgeconwayforcongress.com

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ICE Agents Menaced Minnesota Protesters at Their Homes, Filings Say

"At no point did ICE give any kind of warning, order, or instruction β€” not even a verbal 'back up' β€” before pepper spraying me."

We just submitted this sworn declaration and over 80 other stories as part of our lawsuit defending people protesting and documenting ICE abuses in Minnesota.

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CBS pulling @jamestalarico.bsky.social’s interview from The Late Show with Stephen Colbert is alarming and nothing short of censorship. Full breakdown on my Substack page (link below).

adamkinzinger.substack.com/p/emergency-...

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Governments must use new UN resolution to turn ICJ’s Advisory Opinion on climate change into robust action A vital moment for states to show they stand on the side of climate justice - not delay, weaken, or turn away from their legal obligations and moral duty. Amnesty International is calling on governmen...

Governments must use new UN General Assembly resolution to turn International Court of Justice’s 2025 Advisory Opinion on climate change into robust action, Amnesty International said, ahead of discussions to finalize new UN climate change resolution

www.amnesty.org/en/latest/ne...

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Minnesota farms face labor shortage as workers fear federal immigration action Agriculture leaders say some farms might not survive the season since migrant workers might avoid the state.

www.startribune.com/minnesota-fa...

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Good grief. Everyone knows they were just friends.

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